Curtain and shade-roller mounting



Dec. 20, 1927.

A. E. BINDER CURTAIN AND SHADE ROLLER MOUNTING Filed June 2. 1926 MAI I hm II- M" n a lkmmwn Fatented 29,

ADC-LEE E. BINDER, OF SPOKANE, WASHINGTON.

CURTAIN AND SHADE-ROLLER MOUNTING.

Application filed Jane 2, 1926.

This invent-ion relates to curtain rod and shade roller mountings, and one object of the invention is to provide a device of this character which may be securely attached to a window frame without marring the same.

Another object of the invention is to so mount a curtain rod and shade roller engaging element that it may be adjusted transversely of the window frame into position to properly engage curtain rods and shade rollers of various lengths.

Another object of the invention is to provide a mounting with which various styles of curtain rods may be connected and securely supported.

This invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing, wherein Figure 1 is a perspective view showing one of the improved brackets applied to a corner portion of a window frame;

Fig. 2 is a perspective View of a shade roller and curtain rod-supporting element forming part of the attachment;

Fig. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view taken on the line 33 of Fig. 1;

Fig. l is a transverse sectional view taken on the line l4 of Fig. 1 with a curtain rod connected with the outer clamp or jaw by means of an auxiliary bracket; I

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of modified form of auxiliary bracket;

Fig. 6 is a perspective view of another modified form of auxiliary bracket.

The improved curtain rod and shade roller mounting forming the subject-matter of this invention includes jaws or clamps 1 and 2 which are preferably formed of cast metal but may be formed of other materials if so desired. Each clamp or jaw is provided with arms 3 and 4: which extend at right angles to each other so that they may engage the side edges and outer or forward face of a window frame stile 5, as shown in Figs. 1 and 3. Referring to Fig. 3, it will be seen that. if desired, the arms 3 may be roughened so that they will have biting engagement with the window frame and prevent the jaws from slipping. Each jaw is formed with an unthrcaded opening 6. the openings of the two jaws being disposed in alinement and adapted to receive a rod 7 which is threaded throughout its length and provided at one end with a head 8 adapted to engage the jaw 1 and prevent this jaw from slip in A wing ut- 9 s car ied 2. with Serial No. 113,300.

2, and it will be readily understood that by tightening the nut 9 the two jaws may be moved into tight gripping engagement with the window frame.

A bracket which is indicated in general by the numeral 10 is carried by the rod 7 between the jaws or clamps 1 and 2 and is provided with upper and lower arms 11 and 12, the upper one of which constitutes a shade roller enga ing arm and may be provided with either a circular opening 13, as shown in Fig. 1, or with a slot 14, as shown in 2. It will be obvious that the bracket 10 at one side of a window frame will he provide-d with an opening 13 in its upper arm and the bracket at the opposite side of the window frame will have its upper arm formed with a slot 1 The lower arm 12 of the bracket serves as a support for a curtain rod, such as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 1. Adjacent the lower end of the upper arm 11, the bracket is provided with a roarwardly extending ear 15 having a threaded opening 16 formed therein to receive the threaded rod 7, and it will be readily apparent that by rotating the rod the bracket may be caused to move longitudinally thereof to properly engage the pintle of a shade roller. Since the lower arm 12 projects forwardly from the window frame, there has been provided a prong 17 which is curved rearwardly and is -adapted to engage the window frame and prevent the bracket from tilting downwardly out of a position to properly support a curtain rod resting upon the arm 12.

In addition to supporting a curtain rod, such as indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 1, it is also desired to allow a curtain rod, such as shown in 4 and indicated by the numeral 18, to be supported by these mountings. I have. therefore. provided the outer clamp with an upstanding arm 19 which fits flat against the front face of the stile 5 and is provided with a slot 20 which leads from its upper end and intermediate its length is intersected by an opening 21. lhe opening 21 is circular and it will be obvious that, if the tubing from which the rod 18 is formed is of the proper diameter, the rearwardly extending arms 22 of the rod may be forced into the openings 21 and firmly held therein by frictional engagement with the walls of the opening. If, however, the tubing from which the curtain rod is fe n-ed of too 1. its 1 hind the arm an auxiliary bracket may be employed. The auxiliary bracket includes a base plate 23 of a thickness to fit snugly between the arm 19 and face of the stile 5, as shown in Fig. 4, and carrying a head or stud 24 which projects through the opening 21 and is split longitudinally so tha it may not only be passed through the opening but may also be compressed when the rearwardly extending arm of the curtain rod is forced upon it and firmly grip the rod.

If a curtain rod is to be mounted which is of the form -.indicated by dotted lines in Fig. 5 and substantially oblong in cross section, an auxiliary bracket, such as shown in Fig. 5, will be employed in place of the one shown in Fig. 4;. This bracket is provided with a base plate 25 similar-to the base plate 23 and. carries an arm 26 of a thickness to be passed outwardly through the slot 20. A tongue 27 is struck from the arm 26 and since the bracket is formed of resilientmaterial, this tongue may be compressed when the rearwardly extending arm of the curtain rod is forced upon the bracket arm and will serve to frictionally hold the curtain rod upon the auxiliary bracket arm. hen hanging curtains having overdraperies, it is necessary to employ two or more curtain.

rods and I have, therefore, provided an auxiliary bracket 28 which may be disposed bein crossed relation thereto with its arms 29 extending forwardly at opposite sides thereof. These arms are similar to the arm 26 and adapted to be engaged by inner and outer curtain rods. It will be obvious that if desired the bracket 28 could be formed with a center arm projecting forwardly between the arms 29 and adapted to be passed through the slot 20 and engage an intermediate curtain rod. I have. therefore, provided a curtain and shade roller mounting which is so constructed that a shade roller and various types of curtain rods may be supported.

Having thus described the invention, I claim:

1. A curtain mounting comprising a bracket adapted for engagement with a support, and an arm extending upwardly from said bracket and formed with a slit leading from its upper end and an opening intermediate the depth of the slit and adapted to receive an end of curtain rod whereby the curtain rod may be frictionally held in engagement with said arm.

2. A curtain mounting comprising a bracket adapted for engagement with a support, an arm extending upwardly from said bracket and formed with a slit leading from its upper end and an auxiliary bracket having a. base adapted to be disposed against the inner face of said member, and a curtain rod engaging arm projecting from said base for passing through the slit and engaging an end portion of a curtain rod.

3. A curtain mounting comprising a bracket adapted for engagement with a sup port, an arm extending upwardly from said bracket and formed with a slit leading from its upper end and an auxiliary bracket having a base adapted to be disposed against the inner face of said arm, and a curtain rod engaging arm projecting from said base for passing through the slit and fitting into an open end portion of a curtain rod, said our tain rod engaging arm having a tongue struck therefrom and extending towards its free end and bent transversely for frictional engagement with a curtain rod fitted upon the arm.

4. A curtain mounting comprising a bracket adapted for engagement with a support, an arm extending upwardly from said bracket and formed with a slit leading from its upper end and an auxiliary bracket having a base adapted to be disposed against the inner face of said arm, and curtain rod engaging arms extending forwardly from the sides of said base and formed with tongues adapted to frictionally grip curtain rods fitted upon the arms.

In testimony whereof I aitix my signature.

ADOLPH E. BINDER. 

